Head-to-head · Smart Cities Software
FixMyStreet vs Iteris ClearGuide
FixMyStreet leads on 1 check, Iteris ClearGuide on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFixMyStreet · 7.4/10
- Free planonly FixMyStreet
- Most featuresFixMyStreet · 3 of 6
FixMyStreet scores higher on our rubric for smart cities software: 7.4 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
FixMyStreet offers free plan; Iteris ClearGuide doesn't. Iteris ClearGuide offers real-time monitoring; FixMyStreet doesn't.
FixMyStreet is the better fit for authorities seeking a free, self-hosted reporting portal. Iteris ClearGuide is the better fit for traffic teams monitoring roadway conditions and incidents.
- FixMyStreet fits best
Authorities seeking a free, self-hosted reporting portal
- Iteris ClearGuide fits best
Traffic teams monitoring roadway conditions and incidents
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Side by side
| Feature | FixMyStreet 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | Iteris ClearGuide 6.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 6.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Smart Cities Software | #5 in Smart Cities Software |
| Best for | Authorities seeking a free, self-hosted reporting portal | Traffic teams monitoring roadway conditions and incidents |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features FixMyStreet 3/6 · Iteris ClearGuide 2/6 | ||
| Sensor data ingestion | — | Not checked yet |
| GIS mapping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time monitoring | — | ✓ (best) |
| Citizen portal | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Open-data portal | — | Not checked yet |
| API access | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Cloud |
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| Our verdict | FixMyStreet is an open-source platform for public websites where people report street problems such as potholes and broken street lights. It uses each report's location and problem category to route the issue to the responsible authority.… Read the review → |
Iteris ClearGuide is a cloud-based traffic analytics and decision-support platform for transportation agencies and traffic operations teams. It is designed for teams that need operational awareness of roadway conditions, congestion,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FixMyStreet — where it wins
- Free, open-source deployment with self-hosted control
- Routes reports by location and category through email or Open311
- Public reports, alerts, duplicate prevention, and authority staff tools
Where it doesn't
- Requires authorities to install and customise the platform
- No real-time monitoring or sensor-data ingestion
- Support is centered on community resources and documentation
Iteris ClearGuide — where it wins
- Map-based views help teams monitor traffic conditions.
- Supports congestion identification and incident awareness.
- Roadway analytics help assess network performance.
Where it doesn't
- Focused on traffic operations rather than broad smart-city needs.
- No free plan is offered.
- Purchasing requires contacting Iteris for pricing.
- FixMyStreet7.4/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source reporting portal for routing and tracking local street problems.
Visit FixMyStreetFull verdict → - Iteris ClearGuide6.6/10 · Pricing on request
A focused cloud platform for monitoring traffic conditions and roadway performance.
Visit IterisFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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